Upgrading from previous versions of OS X

If you’re running Snow Leopard (10.6.x), update to the latest version of Snow Leopard before you download OS X Yosemite from the Mac App Store. Click the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8, the latest version.

Upgrading from OS X Leopard

If you’re running Leopard and would like to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, first you’ll need to upgrade to OS X Snow Leopard. You can purchase OS X Snow Leopard here.

3. Upgrade to OS X Yosemite for free.

Visit the OS X Yosemite page on the Mac App Store. Click the download button and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Retail Store.

General Requirements

OS X v10.6.8 or later

2GB of memory

8GB of available storage

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Feature Requirements

Handoff and Instant Hotspot

Supported by the following Mac models:

MacBook Air (2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)

iMac (2012 or newer)

Mac mini (2012 or newer)

Mac Pro (Late 2013)

Handoff requires an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.

Instant Hotspot requires an iPhone or iPad with mobile connectivity with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.1. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

*The MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008) and the white MacBook (Late 2008) do not support AirDrop.

iCloud requires iOS 5 or later on iPhone 3Gs or later, iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPad or iPad mini; a Mac computer with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later; or a PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8 (Outlook 2007 or later or an up-to-date browser is required for accessing email, contacts and calendars). Some features require iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. Some features require a Wi‑Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices.